In Recovery Groups: A Guide to Creating, Leading, and Working with Groups for Addictions and Mental Health Conditions Linda Kurtz breaks down the recovery movement for addictions and mental health care into three sections.

Mutual-help groups have proliferated, diversified and adapted to emerging substance-related trends over the past 75 years, and have been the focus of rigorous research for the past 30 years. This book reviews the history of mutual support groups for addiction that have arisen as adjuncts or alternatives to Twelve Step Programs, including secular mutual support groups like Secular Organization for Sobriety, Smart Recovery and Women for Sobriety, and faith-based mutual support groups like Celebrate Recovery. It also considers the mutual support groups attended by families and friends of addicts. These mutual support groups are examined in terms of their histories, theoretical underpinnings and intended communities. The structures common in mutual support groups have influenced the rise of a new recovery advocacy movement and new recovery community institutions such as recovery ministries, recovery community centers, sober cafes, sober sports clubs, and recovery-focused projects in music, theatre and the arts. This volume explores how collectively, these trends reflect the cultural and political awakening of people in recovery and growing recognition and celebration of multiple pathways of long-term addiction recovery. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery.

She provides practical advice and direction to professionals for working with these groups while analyzing self-help/support organizations on three different levels - in terms of the groups themselves, the groups' members, and the practitioner's interaction with the groups. In addition, this comprehensive volume discusses the most prominent representative associations as examples of different types of groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, Inc., National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and the Alzheimer's Association. It also examines the rise of telephone and on-line self-help, considering the advantages, and disadvantages of this style of group interaction.

Addiction Recovery Group Workbook: A Comprehensive Collection of Group Activities for Overcoming Addiction Introducing "Addiction Recovery Group Workbook: A Comprehensive Collection of Group Activities for Overcoming Addiction" – an essential resource designed to help addiction recovery support groups facilitate personal growth, healing, and long-term success. This comprehensive workbook combines transformative strategies, engaging exercises, and innovative group activities to revolutionize the way individuals and communities approach addiction recovery. Personal Growth and Healing The workbook begins by delving into the importance of personal growth and healing within the context of addiction recovery. By participating in carefully curated addiction recovery group activities, individuals will learn to confront their past traumas, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to overcome challenges they may face in their journey towards sobriety. The activities are designed to facilitate self-reflection, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, all of which are crucial components of personal growth and healing. Support Group Exercises As a comprehensive guide, the workbook provides a wide range of support group exercises that cater to different stages of addiction recovery and various types of substance abuse. These exercises not only offer practical techniques for managing cravings and maintaining sobriety but also address the underlying psychological and emotional factors that contribute to addiction. Readers will discover new ways to build trust, share their experiences, and foster empathy and understanding within their support groups. Transformative Strategies The workbook's transformative strategies emphasize the power of group dynamics in addiction recovery. By engaging in group activities, individuals can draw strength from others who share similar struggles and experiences, ultimately creating a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to recovery. These transformative strategies include team-building exercises, role-playing scenarios, and creative problem-solving tasks that challenge participants to think critically, develop empathy, and work collaboratively. Building Resilience Resilience is a key factor in overcoming addiction, and this workbook provides effective group activities designed to cultivate this essential quality. By participating in these activities, individuals will learn to face adversity with courage, adapt to change, and persevere even in the most challenging circumstances. Participants will develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal resilience – all vital components of a successful recovery journey. Fostering Connections The workbook emphasizes the importance of fostering connections within addiction recovery groups to ensure lasting success. By engaging in group activities that promote open communication, trust, and mutual support, individuals can build strong bonds with their peers and reinforce their commitment to sobriety. These activities also encourage participants to share their successes and setbacks, creating a sense of accountability and motivation that further contributes to lasting success in addiction recovery. Innovative Group Exercises Lastly, the workbook introduces innovative group exercises designed to strengthen community support networks and create lasting change on a broader scale. By connecting with others in their local communities, individuals can not only access valuable resources and services but also contribute to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. These exercises include community outreach projects, advocacy initiatives, and peer mentorship programs that empower individuals to take an active role in their recovery journey and inspire others to do the same.

Support Groups: Current Perspectives on Theory and Practice provides a framework for understanding and examining supportive group interventions. It provides descriptions of different kinds of support groups and alerts practitioners and educators to the factors they should consider in planning, implementing, and evaluating support group services. The book also offers guidance in using innovative approaches to providing support services through computer groups and telephone groups. Human service professionals and social work educators, practitioners, and students will find these topics covered in Support Groups: evaluation of support groups a support group model guidelines for support group practice innovative use of support groups issues in support group practice The purpose of this book is to examine state-of-the-art support group practice. Support groups are conceived as the center of a continuum of supportive group interventions, overlapping with self-help groups at one end and treatment groups at the other. The chapters are placed within the context of the open systems model developed by the editors. This model provides a framework for understanding factors that affect support groups, for guiding intervention, and for evaluating their outcomes.

This work is based upon a research study whose purpose was to collect new information about the special benefits and drawbacks of formal organizations' efforts at social network building for older women. In it, a two-tiered investigation was carried out: a national review of a select group of model self-help support programmes for older women throughout the United States; and an in-depth community case study of a nationally recognized model program of self-help support groups, leadership training, networking and community outreach/education for older women. It provides the research-oriented reader with scientific evidence to assess the relative efficacy of self-help group programming.

Designed for use with children in grades K-6, this book provides a review of support groups: their nature and value; the tripartite model of children's needs, behaviours they need to learn and environmental conditions that support learning; the Keystone Learning Model, which encompasses the tripartite model, strengths and decision-making; and 'nuts and bolts' suggestions for creating and managing child support groups. The book also addresses various support groups chapter by chapter and homework ideas are provided with each chapter.

Staff burnout and work-related stress in mental health professionals cost the National Health Service not only millions of pounds each year, but also impact upon the welfare of those being cared for. Staff Support Groups in the Helping Professions takes the lead from recent Department of Health initiatives, promoting the use of staff support groups to foster emotional resilience, deal with potential conflict and support reflective practice. In this book Hartley, Kennard and their contributors explore the influences that help and hinder the setting up and running of staff support groups, and attempt to counter the often negative reactions that the term 'staff support' can evoke. They demonstrate that such support groups can be a sophisticated and valuable intervention that needs careful preparation and skilful management to succeed, and will in turn not only benefit the individual, but also the department as a whole and those that they care for. Contributors share their experiences of facilitating support groups in a number of settings including: psychiatric wards therapeutic communities social services schools children's homes. Containing a wealth of case material, Staff Support Groups in the Helping Professions will provide much-needed guidance for those professionals attending, managing, or in the process of setting up a staff support group.

Includes CD-Rom `Joan Mowat adapts ideas about understanding, transfer of learning, and theories of mind to help restless students deal better with their responsibilities toward others and themselves′ - Professor David Perkins, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University ′Mowat provides a valuable and comprehensive guide to the setting up, running and management of Support Groups as a whole-school initiative...This book would make an invaluable hand-book for anybody in a pastoral leadership role, who is interested in the organisation and setting up of support groups within a social setting′ - TES Website Based on material that has been successfully tried and tested, this book provides an example of a whole school approach to setting up and managing support groups to improve the behaviour of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Suitable for both primary and secondary schools, the strategies in the book align with the aims of the new Primary National Strategy and Key Stage 3 Strategy on behaviour and attendance, as well as the SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) curriculum, the Scottish ′Curriculum for Excellence′ and ′Happy, safe and achieving their potential′ (the standard of support for children and young people in Scottish schools). The book explains the aims of the support group approach, and gives practical advice on: - planning for and setting up a support group - involving parents in the process - assessing pupils′ progress - the role of the Support Group Leader - evaluating the implementations of the approach - how this approach supports new initiatives in behaviour & attendance. An accompanying CD contains everything necessary for implementing the approach outlined in the book, along with resources to support staff development. Teachers, Staff Development Co-ordinators, LEA Behaviour Support Teams, Teacher Educators, Student Teachers, Support for Learning and Pastoral Care Teachers will find this an excellent and useful resource. Joan Mowat is Lecturer in Education at the University of Strathclyde. She was previously a Deputy Headteacher in a secondary school, working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and a former National Development Officer for the Scottish initiative ′Better Behaviour - Better Learning′. Joan offers CPD courses and consultancy to local authorities and schools and can be contacted at joan.mowat@strath.ac.uk

The Importance of Postnatal Support Groups for New Moms Are you a new mom searching for a lifeline of support and understanding during the challenging yet rewarding postnatal phase? "The Importance of Postnatal Support Groups for New Moms" is your comprehensive guide to finding solace, camaraderie, and invaluable resources within the nurturing embrace of support groups. : Embracing the Postnatal Journey Embark on a journey through the transformative postnatal period, where support groups become beacons of hope for new moms like you. Chapter 1: Creating a Sense of Community Discover how postnatal support groups create an inclusive and welcoming community where you can connect with fellow moms who share your experiences. Chapter 2: Sharing Experiences and Advice Explore the power of shared experiences and the wealth of practical advice that flows within these supportive circles. Chapter 3: Dealing with Postpartum Depression Learn how support groups offer a safe space to discuss postpartum depression, seek guidance, and find solace through the stories of others who have walked a similar path. Chapter 4: Addressing Sleep Deprivation Uncover strategies for coping with sleep deprivation and discover how support groups can provide comfort during the bleary-eyed nights of early motherhood. Chapter 5: Providing Breastfeeding Support Navigate the challenges of breastfeeding with the assistance of experienced moms and professionals who offer invaluable guidance. Chapter 6: Learning from Professionals Access expert advice and resources on postpartum physical recovery, infant care, and development. Chapter 7: Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Boost your self-assurance as a new mom through the encouragement and understanding of your support network. Chapter 8: Sharing Success Stories Celebrate the victories and milestones, both big and small, with fellow moms who genuinely understand the significance of these moments. Chapter 9: Overcoming Challenges Face the hurdles of motherhood head-on, knowing you have a team of understanding and empathetic moms by your side. Chapter 10: Access to Resources and Information Tap into a treasure trove of resources, from local services and programs to recommended parenting books. Chapter 11: Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Prioritize your emotional well-being and mental health with the support and guidance of those who have walked similar paths. Chapter 12: Reducing Feelings of Isolation Bid farewell to isolation as you find validation, empathy, and opportunities for socializing within your support group. Chapter 13: Parenting Skills and Techniques Learn positive discipline strategies and hone your parenting skills alongside like-minded mothers who share your goals. Join the sisterhood of new moms who understand your joys and struggles. "The Importance of Postnatal Support Groups for New Moms" is your essential handbook to finding the compassion, advice, and encouragement you need to navigate the beautiful chaos of new motherhood. Get your copy today and start building your supportive village!Table of Contents Introduction The Importance of Postnatal Support Groups for New Moms CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY SHARING EXPERIENCES AND ADVICE DEALING WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION ADDRESSING SLEEP DEPRIVATION PROVIDING BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT LEARNING FROM PROFESSIONALS POSTPARTUM PHYSICAL RECOVERY INFANT CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM SHARING SUCCESS STORIES OVERCOMING CHALLENGES ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND INFORMATION LOCAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED PARENTING BOOKS EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND MENTAL HEALTH REDUCING FEELINGS OF ISOLATION VALIDATION AND EMPATHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZING PLAYDATES AND OUTINGS ONLINE COMMUNITIES AND FORUMS PARENTING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES POSITIVE DISCIPLINE STRATEGIES